Women’s summit to remove Delhi’s ‘rape capital’ taint
18 Sept 2014 4:14 AM IST
‘The aim of the summit is that by 2020, Delhi should stop being known as the rape capital of the country and instead be the place where women have created enough safety and security for themselves by being in charge of all that helps them become independent and safe,’ entrepreneur and social activist Mudita Chandra, founder of the summit said.
‘The summit aims to create a community of change makers who, by acquiring practical techniques and skills will further start a chain reaction for women in their communities to be able to take a stand, be it financial, emotional or physical,’ Chandra added.
To this end, the organisers have invited established men and women from various fields to contribute their thoughts and ideas, debate, deliberate and even act out their vision of what they would like to change in the city.
Apart from the daily sessions, the summit will also include various ‘take-a-break’ sessions and performances. Certain sessions have been conceptualised especially for men such as defeating rape culture, re-defining masculinity, consent culture and boundaries in order to encourage men to be active participants in making India safer for women.
Apart from Naina Lal Kidwai and Poonam Bhagat, the panelists this time include names like Emmy Award winner Kaizaad Kotwal, TV journalist and documentary filmmaker Revati Laul and standup comedian Aditi Mittal.
Sreemoyee Pia Kundu, author of novel ‘Sita’s Curse’, will be one of the speakers at the summit.
Additionally the summit will showcase four plays, including the world-renowned ‘The Vagina Monologues’ by well known playwright and feminist Eve Ensler.
‘The summit aims to create a community of change makers who, by acquiring practical techniques and skills will further start a chain reaction for women in their communities to be able to take a stand, be it financial, emotional or physical,’ Chandra added.
To this end, the organisers have invited established men and women from various fields to contribute their thoughts and ideas, debate, deliberate and even act out their vision of what they would like to change in the city.
Apart from the daily sessions, the summit will also include various ‘take-a-break’ sessions and performances. Certain sessions have been conceptualised especially for men such as defeating rape culture, re-defining masculinity, consent culture and boundaries in order to encourage men to be active participants in making India safer for women.
Apart from Naina Lal Kidwai and Poonam Bhagat, the panelists this time include names like Emmy Award winner Kaizaad Kotwal, TV journalist and documentary filmmaker Revati Laul and standup comedian Aditi Mittal.
Sreemoyee Pia Kundu, author of novel ‘Sita’s Curse’, will be one of the speakers at the summit.
Additionally the summit will showcase four plays, including the world-renowned ‘The Vagina Monologues’ by well known playwright and feminist Eve Ensler.
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